2005 Polaris Touring Snowmobiles Owners Manual - Page 74

2005 Polaris Touring Snowmobiles Manual

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OPERATION Emergency Stopping The following chart lists methods for stopping the snowmobile in the event of an emergency. Refer to page 68 for more information about the engine stop switch and throttle safety switch. SYSTEM Ignition Switch Brake Choke Engine Stop Switch Throttle Safety Switch Tether Switch (Option) WHAT IT DOES Interrupts ignition circuit Slows jackshaft Floods engine Interrupts ignition circuit Interrupts ignition circuit Interrupts ignition circuit THROTTLE CONDITION All All Half throttle or less All All All WARNING Excessive or repetitive use of brakes for high speed stops will cause an overheated brake system. This overheated condition could cause sudden loss of brakes and/or fire, resulting in serious injury or death. When traveling on long downhill stretches, pump the brakes. Riding the brakes may cause the brake system to overheat and result in brake failure. 71

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OPERATION
Emergency Stopping
The following chart lists methods for stopping the snowmobile in the
event of an emergency. Refer to page 68 for more information about
the engine stop switch and throttle safety switch.
SYSTEM
WHAT IT DOES
THROTTLE
CONDITION
Ignition Switch
Interrupts ignition circuit
All
Brake
Slows jackshaft
All
Choke
Floods engine
Half throttle or less
Engine Stop Switch
Interrupts ignition circuit
All
Throttle Safety Switch
Interrupts ignition circuit
All
Tether Switch (Option)
Interrupts ignition circuit
All
WARNING
Excessive or repetitive use of brakes for high speed stops will
cause an overheated brake system. This overheated condition
could cause sudden loss of brakes and/or fire, resulting in serious
injury or death.
When traveling on long downhill stretches, pump the brakes.
Riding the brakes may cause the brake system to overheat and
result in brake failure.